Charles Carroll of Carrollton facts for kids

Charles Carroll
United States Senator from Maryland
In office March 4, 1789 – November 30, 1792
Preceded by	Office Created
Succeeded by	Richard Potts
Maryland State Senate
In office 1777 – 1801
Personal details
Born	September 19, 1737 Annapolis, Maryland
Died	November 14, 1832 Baltimore, Maryland
Nationality	American
Political party	Federalist
Spouse(s)	Mary Darnall
Alma mater	College of St. Omer College of Louis the Grand
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Charles Carroll of Carrollton (September 19 1737 – November 14 1832) was a delegate to the Continental Congress and later United States Senator for Maryland. He was the only Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence. He was the longest lived signer of the Declaration of Independence and the Continental Congress, dying at the age of 95.

Images for kids

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  Doughoregan Manor, the Carroll family seat, now a National Historic Landmark.

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  "First Stone" (cornerstone) of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad laid by Carroll on July 4, 1828, now displayed at the B&O Railroad Museum

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  The bronze statue located in the United States Capitol crypt
  

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  Arms of Carroll of Maryland

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  The burning of the Peggy Stewart at the Annapolis Tea Party, October 19, 1774